A few days ago, I caught the end of Sling Blade on one of my movie channels. What a tremendous job of acting and direction by Billy Bob Thornton. This weekend, I recommend this poignant Southern drama for a warm spring night. Filmed in Benton, Arkansas, Sling Blade smacks of reality like few movies of its time. This film won the 1996 Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay and is well worth your time if you have not seen it.
And, of course, I am completely devastated over the Maverick’s disasterous explusion from the NBA playoffs. Someone call 911, the franchise is choking.
